George Peacock diary
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diary and a bound photocopy of the item. Peacock writes about his mission for the Mormon Church in Scotland, his work as a judge and postmaster, and his life in Sanpete County, Utah. He also relates many incidents of the Black Hawk War in Utah. There are many gaps in the record.
Dates
- 1862-1875
Creator
- Peacock, George (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Originals are restricted due to their poor condition. Photocopies are available for patron use.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Missionary for the Mormon Church and resident of Sanpete County, Utah.
Extent
1 volume (approximately 300 pages and 1 photocopy)
Appraisal
19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.
- Black Hawk War (Utah), 1865-1872
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Diaries
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Scotland -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Sanpete County -- History -- Sources
- Missions and Missionaries
- Peacock, George
- Sanpete County (Utah) -- History
- Ute Indians -- Wars -- History
- Title
- Register of George Peacock diary
- Author
- Andrea Wyss
- Date
- 2011 March 30
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States